Following graduation with a BS in Biology, and minor in Criminology, my goal is to obtain a career in Iowa within wildlife biology, natural resources, game warden or a related field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trap Help Manager
Jasper County Gun Club
05.2017 - Current
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Enhanced ecosystem health by implementing sustainable natural resource management practices.
Assisted with field assessments to monitor and maintain biodiversity within managed areas.
Banded several doves
Cleared trails, sprayed noxious vegetation
Spring Internship:
Jasper County Pheasants Forever & Jasper County Conservation
03.2024 - 05.2024
Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Spring prairie burning
Creating and maintaining wildlife habitat
Assisting with youth programs
Laborer
Jakes Scrap & Wood
01.2017 - 03.2024
Remove & recycle various types of metal
Operated various chainsaws and log splitters
Laborer
Kading Properties
06.2021 - 12.2022
Operate equipment
Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
Assist with water, sewer & drain lines
Operate equipment
Laborer
H1H2 Hog Confinement & Hatcher Family Horses
01.2018 - 08.2021
Clean 4 hog confinements as required
Sort hogs
Assist in horse facility as needed
Fence building and repair
Miscellaneous
Education
Bacholar of Science - Wildlife Biology, Minor in Criminology
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA
05-2025
High School Diploma -
Newton Senior High School
Newton, IA
05.2021
Criminal Justice Program -
Des Moines Area Community College
Newton, IA
05.2020
Skills
Attention to detail
Willingness to learn
Safety awareness
Clean driving record
Concrete work
Equipment maintenance
Commercial construction experience
Heavy equipment operation experience
Hand and power tools
Roof repair
Welding
Verbal and written communication
Fence building and repair
Team player and can work alone
Heavy lifting
Certification
Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassador
CPR/AED Certification
First Aid Certification
Iowa Driver's License
S-130 & S-190 Firefighter Training Certification
S-212 Chainsaw Safety Training Certification
Activitiesaccomplishments
William Penn Shotgun Sports Team, August 2021 to present
NCSSAA Excellence In Academics, May 2023
NCSSAA Division IV Trap National Champion Squad & Team, March 2023
ACUI Division I Trap National Champion Squad & Team, March 2024
ACUI IV National Champion Squad & Team, March 2022
References
Heath Van Waus, Natural Resources Biologist, Wildlife Bureau, 28248 415th St, Russell, IA 50238, 641-535-6765
Ross Baxter, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, 505 Fifth Ave, Suite 444, Des Moines, IA 50309-2321, 515-288-1846. ext 30, Jasper County Pheasants Forever
Ed Machin, Kading Properties, 2089 South 60th Ave East, Newton, IA, 50208, 515-371-7724, Manager at Kading Properties & Owner of Machin Corp.
Doug Brower, 1106 East 12th St South, Newton, IA, 50208, 515-314-1958, Jasper County Gun Club board member
Timeline
Natural Resource Aide
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
05.2024 - 08.2024
Spring Internship:
Jasper County Pheasants Forever & Jasper County Conservation
03.2024 - 05.2024
Laborer
Kading Properties
06.2021 - 12.2022
Laborer
H1H2 Hog Confinement & Hatcher Family Horses
01.2018 - 08.2021
Trap Help Manager
Jasper County Gun Club
05.2017 - Current
Laborer
Jakes Scrap & Wood
01.2017 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Newton Senior High School
Criminal Justice Program -
Des Moines Area Community College
Chronic Wasting Disease Ambassador
CPR/AED Certification
First Aid Certification
Iowa Driver's License
S-130 & S-190 Firefighter Training Certification
S-212 Chainsaw Safety Training Certification
Bacholar of Science - Wildlife Biology, Minor in Criminology
William Penn University
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